Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6533 2003–04 |
Unemployment compensationA person cannot qualify for unemployment compensation if he or she earned wages in the fishing and seafood product preparation and packaging industry for less than 680 hours in the individual's base year, earned at least 75... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6537 2003–04 |
School start timesFinds that the consequences of insufficient sleep are particularly pronounced among adolescents because of the changes experienced by adolescents due to puberty. Finds that school districts should consider sleep-friendly start... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6455 2003–04 |
Juvenile justice informationImmunity from civil liability is provided to any person or entity that releases or receives information as allowed by state or federal law concerning a student's criminal record or concerning information requested under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6458 2003–04 |
ATM feesDeclares that the owner of an automated teller machine may charge an access fee or surcharge to a customer for the use of the machine. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6475 2003–04 |
College textbook taxationA retail sales tax exemption is created for the sale of required college textbooks that are sold to enrolled higher education students by the institution or sold at a Washington bookstore whose principal sales are to enrolled students. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6484 2003–04 |
Mental health parityFinds that the potential benefits of improved access to mental health services are significant. Declares that it is not cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6412 2003–04 |
SEPA lead agencyRevises the method for designating the lead agency for public proposals under the state environmental policy act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6422 2003–04 |
Small employers/basic healthProvides that, "small employer group enrollee" means an individual, or an individual plus the individual's spouse or dependent children, whose employer: (1) Is a small employer as defined in RCW 48.43.005; (2) Applies for... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6423 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careFinds that additional school nurses with the appropriate expertise are needed in our schools to play a pivotal role in improving the health and educational success of the school-age child. Provides that, by December 31, 2007,... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6430 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2008. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5800 2003–04 |
Economic development commCreates, in statute, the Governor's Economic Development Commission. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5827 2003–04 |
International tourism centerThe Washington State Tourism Center is created. The center provides targeted assistance to national and international tourism-related businesses to promote Washington as a tourism destination and coordinates with local tourism... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6366 2003–04 |
Commercial vehicle parkingDirects the legislative transportation committee to conduct a feasibility study of the potential for local government entities, including but not limited to port districts, to provide locations for parking commercial motor... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6369 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionA person in the senior citizen property tax relief program may reside in an adult family home or a boarding home that provides specialized care without losing property tax relief. The residence may be rented for the purposes... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6381 2003–04 |
Credit based rating plansThe requirement to file rates and rating plans with the OIC is clarified. Each insurer that uses credit history or an insurance score to determine personal insurance rates, premiums or eligibility for coverage must file all... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6388 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesFinds an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in Washington to minimize developmental delays and to maximize individual potential for learning and functioning.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6283 2003–04 |
Youth fishingThe age at which a license is required for a personal use fishing license or shellfish license is raised from 15 to 18. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 5813 2003–04 |
Boarding homesDeclares that the purpose of this act is to recognize the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6235 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDirects each medical malpractice insurer to file its underwriting rules, guidelines, criteria, standards, or other information the insurer uses to underwrite medical malpractice coverage. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6248 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesThe age requirements for COLA eligibility in PERS 1 and TRS 1 are changed so that a member must have been retired for at least one year by July 1 and reach age 66 by December 31 in order to be eligible for the adjustment given... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6252 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to buy down all or part of the early retirement benefit reduction. Members opting to buy down the early retirement reduction pay the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6272 2003–04 |
Family leave insuranceDeclares it to be in the public interest to establish a program that: (1) Provides additional options for individuals to use in balancing work and family responsibilities; (2) Is in addition to those programs offered by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |